Add 32/2 and 3/50
1st number: 16 0/2, 2nd number: 3/50
32/2 + 3/50 is 803/50.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 50 is 50
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 50 - For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 25 = 50,
32/2 = 32 × 25/2 × 25 = 800/50 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 1 = 50,
3/50 = 3 × 1/50 × 1 = 3/50 - Add the two like fractions:
800/50 + 3/50 = 800 + 3/50 = 803/50 - So, 32/2 + 3/50 = 803/50
In mixed form: 163/50
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